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On September 24, 2025, Ukraine and Syria marked a significant step in international diplomacy by signing a Joint Communiqué to restore their bilateral relations. This move illustrates Ukraine's ongoing efforts to stabilize and engage with Syria, as declared by President Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions fuel further developments in Syria as the Kremlin attempts to blame Ukraine for an alleged radioactive threat, raising international security concerns. These intricate international dynamics highlight Ukraine's crucial role in the Middle East and underline the necessity of strategic diplomatic dialogues to ensure regional peace and stability. The restoration of diplomatic ties with Syria could have a profound impact on regional politics and economic relations.

What led to Ukraine restoring diplomatic ties with Syria?

Ukraine decided to restore diplomatic ties with Syria to strengthen international cooperation and stabilize the region. The Joint Communiqué indicates both nations' intent to collaborate on diplomatic fronts, underlining Ukraine's strategic shift towards engaging constructively with Damascus amidst broader geopolitical challenges.

Why is the Kremlin blaming Ukraine for radioactive materials in Syria?

The Kremlin alleges that Ukraine is responsible for spreading radioactive materials in Syria as part of an info war tactic. The fabricated claim suggests containers with hazardous materials sourced from Ukrainian military stockpiles, and serves to deflect attention away from Russia's controversial actions, aiming to undermine Ukraine's international standing.

How has the US policy towards Syria changed in 2025?

In 2025, the US, under President Trump, shifted its policy by lifting sanctions against Syria. This policy change reflects evolving US geopolitical strategies in the Middle East, balancing challenges of regional security, humanitarian needs, and recalibrating diplomatic relations with Syria and its governing authorities post-Assad regime.

What does the Ukraine-Syria diplomacy mean for the Middle East?

Ukraine's rekindling of diplomatic ties with Syria could significantly impact the Middle East, fostering new alliances and opening avenues for economic cooperation and political dialogue. The sustained engagement could also contribute to regional peace, encouraging other nations to follow suit in diplomatic reconciliation efforts.

How have European nations responded to Syria's recent developments?

European nations have exhibited a cautious yet strategic response to developments in Syria, including easing certain sanctions to facilitate humanitarian aid and economic trade. The EU aims to foster stability and peace in the region, complementing efforts by countries like Ukraine to re-establish diplomatic and economic ties with Syria's new government.

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сирия Russian air strikes kill dozens of civilians in Syria, - BBC A monitoring group says at least 53 civilians have been killed in Russian air strikes in the east Syrian village of Al-Shafah, 12 115 54 Previously in trend: War in Syria

US urges Iran and Russia to influence Assad, - Tillerson The U.S. authorities are calling on Russia and Iran to influence the government of Syria to prevent the recurrence of attacks similar to those in Idlib province on Apr. 4. 9 032 54 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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US flatly denies Russia US flatly denies Russia's allegations about its forces' involvement in swarming Russian air base in Syria with drones U.S. Defense Department officials are pushing back hard against Russian claims that they were involved in a drone attack on a Russian air base in Syria earlier this year. 6 366 52 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Gabrielus, Landsbergis Example of Syria shows that Russia can be driven away, - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis The fall of the dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria shows that Russia can be driven out of the regions where it causes chaos. 3 792 52

Russia's air strikes left Aleppo 'without water' Intensified attacks on the Syrian city of Aleppo have left nearly two million people without water. 10 760 51 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russian troops flee Damascus Russian troops and diplomats flee Damascus - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Russians are fleeing the Syrian capital Damascus. The Russian military and diplomats are leaving the city in droves. 20 671 50 Previously in trend: War

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Turkey introduces visa restrictions for Syrian refugees The Turkish government has introduced visa restrictions for Syrians entering the country by air or by sea on Friday, Jan 8. 5 983 47 World

Existing EU sanctions against Russia to be extended without doubt, MEP Harms says Member of the European parliament and President of The Greens–European Free Alliance group in the European parliament Rebecca Harms, known for her harsh criticism of Moscow's actions in Ukraine, believes that the European Union will extend sanctions against Russia. 6 002 47 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Russia continues violating Turkish airspace, President Erdogan says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Russia of continuing to violate Turkish airspace, three months after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane near the Syrian border. 19 953 47 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Arming Syria, which can help Ukraine Syria has weapons that can be useful for Ukraine, but it is difficult to get them - Defense Express The Syrian arsenal of weapons provided by Russia and Iran may be important for Ukraine. 5 681 47 Previously in trend: War

48 people killed by Syrian and Russian air strikes in Aleppo over past 24 hours 48 people were killed in air strikes and artillery attacks in Syrian Aleppo over the past 24 hours. 10 332 46 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

Russians continue airstrikes in Syria. Large-scale withdrawal not on agenda, - Pentagon Russian warplanes actually leave Syria, while a large-scale withdrawal of forces is out of question so far. 14 155 46 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Stoltenberg: NATO to bolster Turkish air defense on Syrian border NATO countries agreed to send warplanes to Turkey to strengthen country's air defense on the border with Syria. 8 013 45 World

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Nine civilians killed and 30 injured by Russian airstrikes of Aleppo Nine civilians were killed by Russian airstrikes on Friday in Syria’s northwestern province of Aleppo. 12 081 45 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

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Ukraine provided Syrian rebels with drones Ukraine provided Syrian rebels with drones and operators - WP The Syrian rebels of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, who overthrew the regime of dictator Bashar al-Assad on December 8, received drones and other assistance from Ukrainian intelligence. 14 949 45 Previously in trend: War in Syria War

23 civilians killed in US attack upon ISIS in Syria, - AFP Syrian monitors say U.S.-led attack upon ISIS caused several dozen civilian casualties. 7 864 45 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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Occupation of Crimea and war in Syria - elements of Putin's broader expansionist plans, - USA Today Russia plans to keep its military bases and troops in Syria for retaining political influence in the Mediterranean region. 32 474 45 Previously in trend: War in Syria Occupation of Crimea

60 people killed in terrorist attack in Syrian town of Azaz 60 people were killed, another 50 wounded as a result of the terrorist attack in the opposition-controlled town of Azaz in the Syrian province of Aleppo. 12 102 44 World

Ukraine Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemns Assad, Russia aggression in Syria: "People's suffering must end" Ukraine is deeply concerned about the escalation of the situation in Idlib and condemns the attack by the Bashar al-Assad regime and the Russian Federation against the Turkish military. 4 191 43 Previously in trend: War in Syria

US-led coalition forces eliminate ISIS' second-in-command, - NBC News ISIS' second in command, Haji Imam, was killed during a raid this month. 8 537 43 Previously in trend: War in Syria

UNICEF confirms death of 27 children in Syria gas attack The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) says at least 27 children were killed as a result of a chemical attack on the city of Khan-Sheikhoun in the Syrian province of Idlib. 18 162 43 Previously in trend: War in Syria

11 civilians killed in Syria as Russia launches air strike against Idlib At least 11 people were killed and 25 injured on Saturday when Russian fighter jets stroke an opposition-held neighborhood in Turmanin. 8 766 43 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

зерно,порт Next ship of Russian Federation with stolen grain in Ukraine arrived to Syria, - mass media New satellite images show that a Russian cargo ship with grain allegedly stolen from Ukrainian farms has arrived in Syria. 6 700 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

OPCW experts gather information on possible chemical weapons use in Syrian Douma OPCW experts gather information on possible chemical weapons use in Syrian Douma Director-General of Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü, expressed his grave concern in response to the alleged chemical weapons attack on 7 April in Douma, Syria 10 511 42 Previously in trend: War in Syria

On December 23, Zelensky held meeting on frontline and situation in Syria Zelenskyy at Headquarters: Number of killed and wounded DPRK soldiers in Kursk region exceeds 3 thousand people On Monday, December 23, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Commander-in-Chief's Staff. 3 379 42 Previously in trend: War in Syria War

US Secretary of State John Kerry battles to save truce in Syria Nearly 30 air strikes hit rebel-held areas of Aleppo on Saturday as a temporary "calm" declared by Syria's military took effect around Damascus and in the north-west. 4 258 41 Incidents

Lavrov calls Russia-US talks on Syria ‘fruitless get-together’ Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov believes that Russia’s talks with the U.S. to resolve the conflict in Syria are a ‘fruitless get-together’. 5 855 41 Incidents

Russia examines Pentagon's proposal to coordinate Syria strikes with US, - AFP Moscow could possibly accept Pentagon's proposal to coordinate activities of its army in Syria with the U.S.-led coalition. 5 533 40 Previously in trend: War in Syria

сирия UN condemns attack on evacuees in Syria. PHOTOS The U.N. condemns yesterday's attack in Rasheedin, west Aleppo, on 5,000 evacuees traveling from the towns of Foah and Kefraya to government-controlled areas. 22 756 39 Previously in trend: War in Syria

нато "Donbas escalation repeats Russia's tactic in Syrian Aleppo," - Ukraine delegation addresses NATO's PA. DOCUMENT Chairman of the Permanent Delegation of Ukraine to the Parliamentary Assembly (PA) of NATO, Petro Poroshenko Bloc MP Iryna Fryz has addressed Chairman of NATO Parliamentary Assembly Paolo Alli and the members of the Assembly with an appeal on the situation in the east of Ukraine. 26 538 37 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

босфор Despite Turkish restrictions, Russia transported S-300 missiles across Bosphorus, - Naval News Russia was able to transfer missiles for the S-300 complex across the Bosphorus to the Black Sea from its bases in Syria. 14 200 37 World

Satellite images show Russians fleeing Syria Russians whine about difficulties of evacuating their soldiers from Syria: they fear that columns will be covered with fire - DIU of Ministry of Defense Hundreds of Russian soldiers cannot get from the province of Homs to the air base in Hmeymim because they are afraid that their convoy will be covered by fire. 6 961 37 Previously in trend: War in Syria

US military hunt for Russian hardware captured by ISIS in Syria, - The Wall Street Journal American military personnel in Syria are working to find and destroy advanced Russian weaponry seized by Islamic State extremist fighters when the militants retook the city of Palmyra less than a week ago from Moscow-supported Syrian-regime forces. 14 516 37 Incidents

Assad Russia helped Assad to escape from Syria under guise of disinformation about plane crash - DIU The Russians helped Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad escape from the country, covering it up by spreading disinformation about the alleged crash of the plane carrying him. 10 612 37

сирія Russia may transfer troops to Ukraine from Syria - Reuters The military contingent of the Russian Federation participating in the civil war in Syria may be sent to Ukraine 9 194 36 World

Kerry's offer to coordinate actions in Syria with Russia stirs objection within administration, - The Washington Post The Obama administration’s offer to coordinate air attacks in Syria with Russia has opened a deepening rift between senior national security officials who insist it could quiet Syria’s civil carnage and further larger counterterrorism goals, and those who consider it a counterproductive sellout to the Kremlin. 15 581 35 Previously in trend: War in Syria

SBU reveals identities of nine Wagner PMC mercenaries eliminated in Syria last February. PHOTOS SBU reveals identities of nine Wagner PMC mercenaries eliminated in Syria last February. PHOTOS Ukraine’s Security Service released personal data of several members of the so-called "Wagner Private Military Company" who were killed in Syria on the night of Feb. 8, 2018. 15 721 35 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine

Eight fighters from detained GRU officer Yerofeyev's group perform combat missions in Syria, - Skibitskyi. LIST MoD Intelligence reports eight out of 14 Russian servicemen from the sabotage and reconnaissance group of Yevgeny Yerofeyev, Russian GRU captain detained in the Donbas, are currently performing combat missions in Syria. 19 522 34 Previously in trend: War in Syria Captured Russian special forces operatives

Stoltenberg excludes participation of NATO in Syrian conflict The question of the participation of NATO soldiers in the Syrian conflict is not considered. 3 759 34 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Kerry says Russia's Lavrov agrees need to discuss Syrian cease-fire U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov had agreed on the need to discuss how to implement a ceasefire in Syria during a call between the two men on Thursday. 5 898 33 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia and US agree to cease fire in Syria on Feb. 27, - Reuters The U.S.-Russia plan to end the fighting in Syria is agreed and will take effect on Feb. 27. 5 492 33 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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